Windows 7 is a nice-looking operating system. One of the most note-worthy additions of the latest Windows editions is the Start orb.

As the name suggests, Windows 7 Start Orb Changer is a program designed to change the way the Start button looks. The utility has a small interface that is quite easy to navigate, particularly thanks to the intuitive layout.

The program holds new icons for various states of the buttons, such as “Default”, “Hover” and “Pressed”.

Several advanced settings are also available for the program. For instance, you can replace the icons by patching the memory or by editing the computer resources.

A shortcut for the app may be added to the Context Menu. Thus, whenever you click the right mouse button on the desktop, you can activate “Start Orb”.

Also, you may stop the app from displaying a success message every time a job is completed. The tooltip for the Start button may be modified to any word you want by simply editing the word in the field placed in the upper area of the interface.

Any changes may be canceled by simply reverting to the original state. This can be done by using the built-in “Restore” function that comes with the utility.

The bottom line is that Windows 7 Start Orb Changer is a lightweight application that can help you modify the way your desktop looks. Inexperienced users should have no problems in working with this tool, thanks to its simplicity and intuitive layout.

Windows 7 Start Orb Changer was reviewed by Gabriela Vatu, last updated on January 21st, 2013